Overview
Join to apply for the Kitchen Assistant role at Healthcare Ireland Group. The Home: Chestnut Lodge care home is in the countryside near the village of Benburb, County Tyrone. The home caters for up to 40 residents with Dementia Nursing, General Nursing, and Physical Disability care needs. We provide short term respite and long-term care. We value internal progression and work in partnership with local colleges and universities.
Responsibilities
* Ensures that catering stock and equipment are stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
* Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
* Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.
* Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
* Delivers and maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations.
* Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.
Requirements
* The Right to Work in the UK
* A good standard of both verbal and written English
* Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience
* Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Desirable
* Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment
Benefits
* Paid annual leave
* Opportunities for progression
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive hourly rate
* Access NI fee paid for
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Healthcare Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Salary
£12.21 per hour
Company
Healthcare Ireland Group is a growing healthcare company committed to high standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments. We support employee development and aim to be a first-class organisation delivering value for money and collaborative services. Our purpose is to enable people who use our services and their families to take control of their lives.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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